Conversations from Byron
The Companionship of Gardens
In this uplifting conversation Matthew Evans and Costa Georgiadis chat with Indira Naidoo about the joy and experience of gardening. They discuss the intimate connection of working with soil, and gardening as the ultimate act of optimism. With practical advice to connect with nature from many different entry points, this chat will leave you inspired and motivated to get your hands dirty and reap the many benefits for individuals and the planet.
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About the authors
Matthew Evans
Matthew Evans, Tasmanian chef, farmer, food writer and broadcaster is the author of Soil, a hymn to the remarkable and underappreciated bit of Earth that gifts us life.
Costa Georgiadis
Costa Georgiadis is an Australian landscape architect and the beloved host of ABC TV’s Gardening Australia. His book, Costa’s World, was released in 2021
Indira Naidoo
Indira Naidoo is one of Australia’s most popular broadcasters and authors and the host of ABC Radio’s Weekend Nightlife. The Space Between Stars is her latest book.
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